RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Virat Kohli creates New Record against Punjab, surpasses his Own Tally

Virat Kohli has created a new record amid the IPL 2025 final against Punjab Kings on Tuesday (June 3).

In the climactic IPL 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are up against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a bid for their maiden IPL title.

Opting to bat first after losing the toss, RCB posted a total of 190/9 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings saw early setbacks with key wickets falling quickly, placing the onus on Virat Kohli to anchor the innings. Kohli contributed a measured 43 runs off 35 balls before being dismissed by Azmatullah Omarzai, a performance that drew mixed reactions from fans and critics alike.

Virat Kohli's Record-Breaking Feat Against PBKS

Despite the team's challenges, Kohli's innings in the final marked a significant personal milestone. By adding 43 runs to his tally, he surpassed David Warner's tally of 1,134 runs against PBKS, becoming the highest run-scorer against PBKS in IPL history with a total of 1,159 runs.

He also broke his own record against Chennai Super Kings and has now become the player with the most runs against a single opponent in IPL.

Most Runs against an Opponent in IPL

1159 - Virat Kohli vs PBKS*
1146 - Virat Kohli vs CSK
1134 - David Warner vs PBKS
1130 - Virat Kohli vs DC
1093 - David Warner vs KKR
1083 - Rohit Sharma vs KKR

Kohli's consistent performances against PBKS have been a hallmark of his IPL career. Notably, in the 2016 season, he scored a commanding 113 off 50 balls against them, even while playing with stitches in his hand - a testament to his resilience and unwavering commitment.

On the night, Kohli managed 43 runs off 35 deliveries and anchored the RCB innings. With the knock, Kohli currently holds the 3rd place in the Orange Cap list.